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The Back Room Steakhouse

Updated 2026-08-18 · 6,088 reviewed · 140 listed · Scored from 1,082 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(1082) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified expensive
Korean / Asian BBQTraditional Smokehouse BBQ
The Back Room Steakhouse
Price
expensive
Services
Korean / Asian BBQ, Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
Reviews
1082

What recent reviews say

Most diners report excellent steaks, attentive service, and a polished steakhouse vibe that feels like a Manhattan import. Some recent visitors found entrees surprisingly bland and portions that don't match the high price point, noting competitors offer better value.

Recent shift: Recent negative reviews (past two weeks) cite bland flavors, cold sides, and prices not justified by quality, contrasting with the majority positive feedback on steak quality and service.

Praised for
  • expertly cooked steaks
  • attentive, knowledgeable service staff
  • upscale steakhouse atmosphere
  • house-ground burger meat
Watch-outs
  • bland, flavorless entrees
  • high prices not justified by quality
  • no complimentary bread service
  • cold side dishes
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Best for: Diners seeking an upscale steakhouse experience and perfectly cooked cuts in an NYC-style setting.
Think twice if: Price is steep and quality varies; recent guests report bland sides and entrees that don't justify the cost.

Strengths

  • prime steaks cooked precisely
  • house-ground burger patties
  • polished dark-wood steakhouse setting
  • knowledgeable servers

Worth knowing

  • Staff members named include Taylor (server), Naomi (bartender), and Sihara; burgers use house-ground meat; pork osso buco praised as fall-off-the-bone tender; Korean Pork Belly and Tomahawk Steak highlighted by reviewers

What reviews say by service

Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
Steaks cooked precisely; some diners report bland flavor and mashed potatoes lacking seasoning.
Korean / Asian BBQ
Sticky Korean Pork Belly and Tomahawk steak praised as standouts; limited review detail on Korean dishes.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.57 average across the 28 korean / asian bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 69% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 67
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
824
4
130
3
52
2
27
1
49

Common questions

What's the burger like?
Massive burger with house-ground meat, classic toppings, cooked to order. One reviewer noted the grind was fine rather than coarse, and the patty crumbled slightly, but praised the taste.
Is bread included with dinner?
Bread is not automatically offered; you may need to ask. One group was disappointed this wasn't provided complimentary given the high price point.

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Last updated 2026-08-18